Hampton beats Savannah State 114-102 in OT

Feb 20, 2018, 03:48 am

HAMPTON, Va. -- Kalin Fisher had 10 of his career-high 37 points in overtime and Hampton knocked off conference-leading Savannah State 114-102 on Monday night.

The Pirates (15-14, 10-4 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference) won their sixth straight as the Tigers (13-15, 10-3) lost their second in a row. Savannah State dropped into a first-place tie with North Carolina A&T at 10-3.

Hampton trailed 85-77 with nearly six minutes left in regulation before closing the period on a 15-7 run to force overtime. Malique Trent-Street's free throws for Hampton capped the second-half scoring at 92-all with 28 seconds left.

The Pirates opened the extra period with a 10-2 run to lead 102-94. Savannah State closed within 106-102 before Hampton scored the final eight points.

Jermaine Marrow added 20 points and Charles Wilson-Fisher scored 15 for Hampton.

Jahir Cabeza had 20 points, Zach Sellers scored 19 and Alante Fenner added 18 for Savannah State.